The Public Theatre
Also Credited As: The Joseph Papp Public Theater
Latest News on The Public Theatre:
Interview: Joel McKinnon Miller in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre (Nov 21, 2024)
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Nov 21, 2024)
Lea DeLaria to Join Special Post-Show Talkback at Bergen County Players (Nov 6, 2024)
Interview: Joel McKinnon Miller in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre (Nov 21, 2024)
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway (Nov 21, 2024)
Lea DeLaria to Join Special Post-Show Talkback at Bergen County Players (Nov 6, 2024)
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Awards and Nominations
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Tony Awards - 2015 - Best Musical
The Public Theatre, Fun Home
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The Lortels - 2004 - Outstanding Body of Work
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Obie Awards - 1974 - Costumes
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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1968 - Other Awards
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Exclusive: Watch WAITRESS' Caitlin Houlahan on Tonight's LAW & ORDER: SVU
by Michael Major - Mar 21, 2024
Video: Watch a Trailer for THE ALLY Starring Josh Radnor at The Public Theater
by Blair Ingenthron - Mar 10, 2024
Video: CABARET at the Kit Kat Club Celebrates John Kander and Joel Grey's Lifetime Achievement Tony Awards
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2023
Video: Alicia Keys Teases New Musical HELL'S KITCHEN on GOOD MORNING AMERICA
by Michael Major - Jun 7, 2023
Video: Jeremy Strong Talks Theatre Roots and ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE on CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - May 14, 2023
Video: Watch Suzan-Lori Parks Talk PLAYS FOR THE PLAGUE YEAR on PBS NEWSHOUR
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 22, 2023
Video: Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for NEW YORK, NEW YORK; Plus Watch a New Trailer!
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 1, 2023
VIDEO: ALADDIN'S Joshua Dela Cruz Stars in BLUE'S CLUES Movie Musical Trailer
by Michael Major - Oct 4, 2022
VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. & Daniel Craig Star in KNIVES OUT Sequel Teaser Trailer
by Michael Major - Sep 8, 2022
Josh Young and Emily Padgett Will Bring VALJEAN, COSETTE AND A STRING QUARTET to the Green Room 42
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 29, 2022
VIDEO: Jennifer Hudson Performs the Title Song in This New Clip From RESPECT!
by Sarah Leiber - Jul 30, 2021
BWW Exclusive: Leslie Odom Jr. & Kathryn Hahn Sing About Owen & Paige's Proposal Story on CENTRAL PARK!
by Sarah Leiber - Jul 22, 2021
VIDEO: See Audra McDonald, Jennifer Hudson, Tituss Burgess & More in a New RESPECT Featurette!
by Sarah Leiber - Jul 20, 2021
VIDEO: Watch a Preview Clip From This Week's Episode of CENTRAL PARK, Featuring Leslie Odom Jr.!
by Sarah Leiber - Jun 30, 2021
VIDEO: Leslie Odom Jr. & More in Trailer for SOPRANOS Prequel - THE MANY SAINTS OF NEWARK!
by Sarah Leiber - Jun 29, 2021
VIDEO: See Jennifer Hudson, Audra McDonald & More in the Trailer for Aretha Franklin Biopic RESPECT!
by Sarah Leiber - May 19, 2021
News
Interview: Joel McKinnon Miller in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at McCarter Theatre
Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Joel McKinnon Miller who plays Ebenezer Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol.' We learned about his fascinating career and the upcoming show at McCarter Theatre.
Broadwayworld had the pleasure of interviewing Joel McKinnon Miller who plays Ebenezer Scrooge in 'A Christmas Carol.' We learned about his fascinating career and the upcoming show at McCarter Theatre.
Meet the Cast of GYPSY, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!
GYPSY is coming back to Broadway, starring Audra McDonald! The production begins previews at Broadway’s newly renovated Majestic Theatre. Meet the cast of GYPSY here!
Lea DeLaria to Join Special Post-Show Talkback at Bergen County Players
Join Bergen County Players for a post-show talkback with Lea DeLaria on November 16. DeLaria will discuss her role in POTUS and share insights on her career and experiences as an openly gay performer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Join Bergen County Players for a post-show talkback with Lea DeLaria on November 16. DeLaria will discuss her role in POTUS and share insights on her career and experiences as an openly gay performer. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Actor-Director Nesbitt Blaisdell Has Passed Away
Nesbitt Blaisdell, a lifelong actor and director, passed away at 95. Known for his work with the Anna Sokolow Dance Troupe and teaching theater, he had a rich career in both acting and education.
Nesbitt Blaisdell, a lifelong actor and director, passed away at 95. Known for his work with the Anna Sokolow Dance Troupe and teaching theater, he had a rich career in both acting and education.
Theatre Now to Welcome Three New Musical Writing Teams
Theatre Now New York has added three new musical writing teams to its roster, enhancing its commitment to developing innovative musical theater projects. Learn more about the teams !
Theatre Now New York has added three new musical writing teams to its roster, enhancing its commitment to developing innovative musical theater projects. Learn more about the teams !
Interview: Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Star VINCENT RODRIGUEZ III Brings His Magic to Joe's Pub
This Monday 10/28 at 9:30 pm, Vincent Rodriguez III (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, With Love, Christmas on Cherry Lane), performs an intimate cabaret evening packed with songs, dance, stories, and a bit of magic! The star shared a little bit about the upcoming concert, how excited he is to be back at Joe’s Pub, and what’s coming up next for him.
This Monday 10/28 at 9:30 pm, Vincent Rodriguez III (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, With Love, Christmas on Cherry Lane), performs an intimate cabaret evening packed with songs, dance, stories, and a bit of magic! The star shared a little bit about the upcoming concert, how excited he is to be back at Joe’s Pub, and what’s coming up next for him.
Tiny Scripted Acquires Licensing Rights For Taylor A. Blackman's IT'S KAREN, B****! And Others
Tiny Scripted has acquired Taylor A. Blackman's play IT'S KAREN, B****! for its On Stage licensing catalog. The play will be featured in the 2024 anthology WE/US and on PBS's All Arts in 2025.
Tiny Scripted has acquired Taylor A. Blackman's play IT'S KAREN, B****! for its On Stage licensing catalog. The play will be featured in the 2024 anthology WE/US and on PBS's All Arts in 2025.
Donna Vivino to Star as 'Jersey' in HELL'S KITCHEN in December
Hell's Kitchen's current standby for 'Jersey', Broadway Veteran, Donna Vivino, will star as 'Jersey' for select dates in December. Learn more about the production featuring music by Alicia Keys, and see how to purchase tickets.
Hell's Kitchen's current standby for 'Jersey', Broadway Veteran, Donna Vivino, will star as 'Jersey' for select dates in December. Learn more about the production featuring music by Alicia Keys, and see how to purchase tickets.
Interview: George Reinblatt of EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL at Randolph Theatre
BroadwayWorld spoke to co-creator George Reinblatt about the show’s 20-year trajectory, translating its local references for European and Asian audiences, and how the horror-comedy is really more comedy than horror, despite all that blood.
BroadwayWorld spoke to co-creator George Reinblatt about the show’s 20-year trajectory, translating its local references for European and Asian audiences, and how the horror-comedy is really more comedy than horror, despite all that blood.
Review: Public Theatre Opens Season with Victorian Spoof
Lewiston’s Public Theatre opens its 34th season to a full house, convulsed in laughter at the Victorian spoof, DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS. The 2023 Off- Broadway comedy by Steve Rosen and Gordon Greenberg is a sendup of Bram Stoker’s Gothic novel Dracula, but in this delightful comic concoction, horror is replaced with frothy fun and sheer silliness.
Lewiston’s Public Theatre opens its 34th season to a full house, convulsed in laughter at the Victorian spoof, DRACULA: A COMEDY OF TERRORS. The 2023 Off- Broadway comedy by Steve Rosen and Gordon Greenberg is a sendup of Bram Stoker’s Gothic novel Dracula, but in this delightful comic concoction, horror is replaced with frothy fun and sheer silliness.
Meet the Cast of A WONDERFUL WORLD: THE LOUIS ARMSTRONG MUSICAL, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is now in previews on Broadway. The musical officially opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54. Meet the cast of A Wonderful World here!
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical is now in previews on Broadway. The musical officially opens on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Studio 54. Meet the cast of A Wonderful World here!
Video: First Look at Baltimore Center Stage's OH HAPPY DAY!
Get a first look at the now extended Baltimore Center Stage production of Jordan E. Cooper's new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! This production, in association with New York's The Public Theatre, features original songs by Donald Lawrence and reunites Cooper with BCS Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb for the first time since their collaboration on Broadway's Ain't No Mo'. The show will now run through October 20, 2024.
Get a first look at the now extended Baltimore Center Stage production of Jordan E. Cooper's new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! This production, in association with New York's The Public Theatre, features original songs by Donald Lawrence and reunites Cooper with BCS Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb for the first time since their collaboration on Broadway's Ain't No Mo'. The show will now run through October 20, 2024.
Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! Extends at Baltimore Center Stage
Due to popular demand, Baltimore Center Stage has announced additional performances of Jordan E. Cooper's new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! This production, in association with New York's The Public Theatre, features original songs by Donald Lawrence and reunites Cooper with BCS Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb for the first time since their collaboration on Broadway's Ain't No Mo'.
Due to popular demand, Baltimore Center Stage has announced additional performances of Jordan E. Cooper's new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! This production, in association with New York's The Public Theatre, features original songs by Donald Lawrence and reunites Cooper with BCS Artistic Director Stevie Walker-Webb for the first time since their collaboration on Broadway's Ain't No Mo'.
Claybourne Elder to Perform at The Big Gay Cabaret Series in October
Claybourne Elder, star of COMPANY and HBO's THE GILDED AGE, will present 'I Wanna Be Bad,' a cabaret and stand-up show exploring sex, fatherhood, and more with music from Sondheim, the Great American Songbook, and Whitney Houston at The Big Gay Cabaret Series at The Mercury Theater's Venus Cabaret. Purchase tickets now!
Claybourne Elder, star of COMPANY and HBO's THE GILDED AGE, will present 'I Wanna Be Bad,' a cabaret and stand-up show exploring sex, fatherhood, and more with music from Sondheim, the Great American Songbook, and Whitney Houston at The Big Gay Cabaret Series at The Mercury Theater's Venus Cabaret. Purchase tickets now!
The Yard Theatre Announces SEAYONCE'S PERKY NATIVITITTIES Christmas Celebration
The Yard announced Séayoncé's Perky Navititties, a new show set to captivate audiences with its unique blend of humor and performance. The show promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.
The Yard announced Séayoncé's Perky Navititties, a new show set to captivate audiences with its unique blend of humor and performance. The show promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.
Photos: World Premiere Of Jordan E. Cooper's OH HAPPY DAY! At Baltimore Center Stage
Baltimore Center Stage is opening its 2024/25 season with the world premiere of two-time Tony Nominee Jordan E. Cooper’s new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Baltimore Center Stage is opening its 2024/25 season with the world premiere of two-time Tony Nominee Jordan E. Cooper’s new play with music, OH HAPPY DAY! Learn more about the production and see how to purchase tickets.
Joy Woods, Jordan Tyson & More Join Audra McDonald in GYPSY
Joining Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald and Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein in GYPSY are Joy Woods as “Louise,” Jordan Tyson as “June,” Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as “Tessie Tura,” Lili Thomas as “Miss Mazeppa,” and Mylinda Hull as “Miss Electra.”
Joining Tony Award Winner Audra McDonald and Tony Award Winner Danny Burstein in GYPSY are Joy Woods as “Louise,” Jordan Tyson as “June,” Olivier Award winner Lesli Margherita as “Tessie Tura,” Lili Thomas as “Miss Mazeppa,” and Mylinda Hull as “Miss Electra.”
Meet the Cast of ROMEO + JULIET, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
Sam Gold’s production of ROMEO + JULIET, starring Emmy Award winner Kit Connor and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler, begins previews tonight at the Circle in the Square Theatre. The production officially opens Thursday, October 24, 2024. Meet the cast of ROMEO + JULIET here!
Sam Gold’s production of ROMEO + JULIET, starring Emmy Award winner Kit Connor and Golden Globe Award winner Rachel Zegler, begins previews tonight at the Circle in the Square Theatre. The production officially opens Thursday, October 24, 2024. Meet the cast of ROMEO + JULIET here!
MANHATTAN SHORT FILM FESTIVAL To Screen at The Public Theatre
The Manhattan Short Film Festival has announced its lineup for 2024, featuring films from around the world.
The Manhattan Short Film Festival has announced its lineup for 2024, featuring films from around the world.
Motell Foster Joins WALDEN Starring Emmy Rossum & Zoë Winters
Motell Foster will complete the cast of Amy Berryman’s play WALDEN at Second Stage Theater, joining the previously announced Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Motell Foster will complete the cast of Amy Berryman’s play WALDEN at Second Stage Theater, joining the previously announced Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has The Public Theatre been nominated for?
Best Musical (Tony Awards) for Fun Home, Outstanding Body of Work (The Lortels), Costumes (Obie Awards) and Other Awards (Outer Critics Circle Awards).
What awards has The Public Theatre won?
The Public Theatre has won several prestigious awards, including Best Musical at the Tony Awards for Fun Home, Outstanding Body of Work at The Lortels, and Costumes at the Obie Awards. Additionally, the theatre has received awards from the Outer Critics Circle Awards.
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